1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 110 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2700 mm |
