1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 27 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 900 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, 1992 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2080 mm |