1984 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 22 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 860 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Debonair | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2070 mm |
