1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 25 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 805 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.
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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | A10 | 944 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2410 mm |