1966 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 46 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 2030 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, 2012 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | GMC |
| Model | 500 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 3429 mm |
