1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 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 3 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Debonair | Condor |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |