1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1965 Mitsubishi 500 and 1965 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (55 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 580 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.
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1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | 500 | 404 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2850 mm |