1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 220 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | A10 | Starlet |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2310 mm |