1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 765 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2280 mm |
