2006 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,339 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Mitsubishi A10.

Because 1960 Mitsubishi A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mitsubishi A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mitsubishi A10. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 Mitsubishi A10 has manual transmission. 1960 Mitsubishi A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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