1964 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1201 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 534 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2360 mm |
