2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1752 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2070 mm |
