2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is newer by 38 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 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 978 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 1740 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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1322 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V Sixteen | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 13600 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 1001 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1356 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2070 mm |
