2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 545 kg more than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2070 mm |
