1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seven | Debonair |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |