1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 33 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Caterham 21 weights approximately 173 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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1962 Mitsubishi A10 | |
Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
Model | 21 | A10 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2070 mm |