1959 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 49 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1497 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.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | A10 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2830 mm |
