1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1966 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1968 Maserati Indy is newer by 2 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 970 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Maserati Indy | 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
Model | Indy | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2070 mm |