1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair. (207 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1981 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | V8 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 207 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |