1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 19 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 704 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | A10 | 924 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 34 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2410 mm |