1970 Lancia Stratos vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1970 Lancia Stratos 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. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lancia Stratos | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Stratos | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 34 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2070 mm |