1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1795 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Tahoe | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 34 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2070 mm |