1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1964 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 500 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Fiat 500 (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 500 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2070 mm |
