1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 410 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |