1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon

To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 34 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 (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 634 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.

Because 1961 Mitsubishi A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Mitsubishi A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. 1995 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1961 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1961 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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