1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1200 and 1959 Mitsubishi A10 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 1959 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2070 mm |
