1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 155 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.

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, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Mitsubishi Vauxhall
Model Debonair Carlton
Year Released 1978 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2555 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 111 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2740 mm


 

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