1960 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 51 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1215 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mitsubishi A10 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Aston Martin |
Model | A10 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2604 mm |