1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 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 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1421 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1959 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1959 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Buick Riviera | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | A10 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 34 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2070 mm |