1992 BMW 332 vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 29 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 910 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 332 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2070 mm |
