1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 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 44 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 242 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Riley |
Model | Debonair | 4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 120 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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |