1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 350 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1962 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 310 | A10 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2070 mm |