1988 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 1130 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1961 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1961 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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