1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 22 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), 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 955 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven. 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. 1982 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. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seven | Debonair |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 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 Weight | 435 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |