1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GTV | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
