1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 14 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 935 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aspen | 500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2070 mm |
