1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (88 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 556 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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 190 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2070 mm |
