2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 544 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Avalanche | 500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2070 mm |