1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Rex 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 82 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex 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 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Debonair | Rex |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2554 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1930 mm |
