1974 AMC Matador vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 1262 kg more than 1967 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 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | AMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Matador | 500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2070 mm |