1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1100 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | XJS | 500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2070 mm |