1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 585 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | Debonair | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1820 mm |