1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 18 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 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 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Debonair | 740 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |