1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1170 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.
Because 1967 Mitsubishi 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mitsubishi 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Riviera | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |