2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 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), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 910 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2070 mm |
