1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1956 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1961 Mitsubishi A10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Renault Dauphine (33 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Renault Dauphine should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 157 kg more than 1961 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, 1956 Renault Dauphine (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Renault Dauphine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1956 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | A10 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2280 mm |
