1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 320 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
