1989 Alpina B 10 vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 26 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alpina B 10 | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
Model | B 10 | 500 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 34 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2070 mm |