1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 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 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 275 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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | 500 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 1820 mm |