1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 55 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
