2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 37 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 250 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.
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, 2000 Mazda Familia (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Familia | 500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2070 mm |