2007 Maybach 57 vs. 1966 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 582 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 2205 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 966 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maybach 57 | 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Maybach | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 57 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2070 mm |
