1966 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2250 mm |
