1961 Mitsubishi A10 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa

To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 40 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. 2001 Toyota Verossa 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. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Mitsubishi A10 2001 Toyota Verossa
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model A10 Verossa
Year Released 1961 2001
Engine Size 493 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 20 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 34 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 475 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 3150 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2070 mm 2800 mm


 

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