1979 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Debonair | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
