1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 40 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 260 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.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Life |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2370 mm |
