1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Seat 131 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) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 424 kg more than 1977 Seat 131. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1977 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | Debonair | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |