1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. Both 1970 Abarth 595 and 1963 Mitsubishi 500 are equipped with a 594 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mitsubishi 500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595.
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, 1970 Abarth 595 (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 595 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 595 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
