1965 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Elise weights approximately 396 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2299 mm |
