1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 33 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 920 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.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Step Wagon | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2070 mm |
