1962 BMW 700 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, both 1962 BMW 700 and 1962 Mitsubishi A10 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 700 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1962 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 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi A10.

Compare all specifications:

1962 BMW 700 1962 Mitsubishi A10
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 700 A10
Year Released 1962 1962
Engine Size 697 cc 491 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 38 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 52 Nm 34 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 660 kg 475 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 3150 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2130 mm 2070 mm


 

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