1979 Honda Accord vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Debonair |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |