1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 841 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Seat 133 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 133 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 133 weights approximately 160 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, 1974 Seat 133 (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Seat 133 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | 500 | 133 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2030 mm |