1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 846 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
Model | Monaro | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2070 mm |