1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Seat 1400 (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Seat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 1400 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1963 Seat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Seat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | 500 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2660 mm |
