1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 14 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 106 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
Model | Debonair | Prowler |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |