1959 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,831 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corona weights approximately 520 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, 1969 Toyota Corona (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Mitsubishi A10 1969 Toyota Corona
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model A10 Corona
Year Released 1959 1969
Engine Size 493 cc 1831 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 20 HP 95 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 34 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 475 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 3150 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2070 mm 2740 mm


 

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