2003 MCC ForTwo vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2003 MCC ForTwo is newer by 40 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 MCC ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MCC ForTwo (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MCC ForTwo weights approximately 200 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, 2003 MCC ForTwo (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 MCC ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 MCC ForTwo | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | MCC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ForTwo | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2070 mm |
