2006 Maserati MC12 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 41 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 805 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati MC12 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MC12 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2070 mm |
