1967 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 41 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 856 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.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mitsubishi 500 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | 500 | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2670 mm |