1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1960 Saab 93
To start off, both 1960 Mitsubishi A10 and 1960 Saab 93 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 746 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Saab 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Saab 93 (33 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Saab 93 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Saab 93 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Mitsubishi A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mitsubishi A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Saab 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Saab 93 (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Saab 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 1960 Saab 93 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
Model | A10 | 93 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2500 mm |