2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1765 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Silverado | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2070 mm |
