1978 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 32 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, 2010 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 20 kg more than 2010 BMW 116.
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, 2010 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Debonair | 116 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
