1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Mitsubishi 500 and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 204 (54 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 352 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.
Because 1965 Mitsubishi 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Mitsubishi 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Peugeot 204 (89 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | 500 | 204 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2600 mm |