1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1961 Mitsubishi A10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 840 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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | A10 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2470 mm |
