1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1986 Opel Ascona is newer by 21 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Ascona weights approximately 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2580 mm |
