2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
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 Dodge Sprinter (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sprinter | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2070 mm |
