1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 454 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Spider | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2070 mm |
