1970 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | Debonair | 505 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |