1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 1001 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | A10 | 965 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2270 mm |