1959 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 525 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Sunbeam Alpine (139 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | 1965 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Sunbeam |
| Model | A10 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2190 mm |
