1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 1 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 120 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, 1962 Alpine A 108 (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 108 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2070 mm |
