2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 836 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 Mazda B2300 (206 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B2300 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2070 mm |
