1967 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 33 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 767 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 470 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 847 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2570 mm |
