1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 7 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 485 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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2000 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2070 mm |
