1967 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1978 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Mitsubishi 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Suzuki Cervo (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Suzuki Cervo should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Suzuki Cervo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Suzuki Cervo (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Suzuki Cervo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2040 mm |
