1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 565 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1959 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
Model | Debonair | Minor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2190 mm |