1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 25 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 985 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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | A10 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 475 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3150 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2530 mm |
