1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 496 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Riviera | 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Debonair |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 171 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |