2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1967 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 37 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1426 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.
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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 1967 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dakota | 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2070 mm |