1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair and 1978 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Debonair | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
