2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1962 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi 500. (35 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1962 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 23 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2070 mm |