1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 645 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | A10 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2680 mm |