1969 Honda S800 vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 10 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 789 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S800 weights approximately 235 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, 1969 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S800 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2070 mm |
