2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 965 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | A10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2070 mm |
