1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 1 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 493 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Mitsubishi A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mitsubishi A10 (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mitsubishi A10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mitsubishi A10 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360. 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, 1959 Mitsubishi A10 (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mitsubishi A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.

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