1959 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 20 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 295 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, 1979 Nissan Cherry (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | A10 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2400 mm |
