1975 Maserati Bora vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 895 kg more than 1962 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Bora | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Bora | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2070 mm |
