2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 44 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1460 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B7 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2070 mm |
