1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 814 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seven | Debonair |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 206 Nm |
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 | 576 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2700 mm |