1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Triumph Stag.
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 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1970 Triumph Stag has manual transmission. 1970 Triumph Stag will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | Debonair | Stag |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2550 mm |
