1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR6 is newer by 15 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 611 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, 1976 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | A10 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2240 mm |
