2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1945 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1962 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1962 Mitsubishi A10
Make Bentley Mitsubishi
Model Continental A10
Year Released 2000 1962
Engine Size 6750 cc 491 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 380 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 34 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 475 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3150 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2070 mm


 

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