1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 695 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1961 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | Lancia 037 | A10 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2070 mm |