1959 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 48 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
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, 2007 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | A10 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2310 mm |
