2004 GMC Safari vs. 1960 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mitsubishi A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mitsubishi A10 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1960 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1960 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Safari | A10 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2070 mm |
