1967 Mazda Familia vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1967 Mazda Familia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mazda Familia weights approximately 256 kg more than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mazda Familia (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mazda Familia | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Familia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2070 mm |
