1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | 595 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |