2008 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 46 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 920 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, 2008 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mitsubishi A10. 2008 BMW 318 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. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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