2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 33 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Coupe (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 705 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, 2000 Hyundai Coupe, 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, 2000 Hyundai Coupe (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Coupe | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2070 mm |
