1980 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2000 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2000 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Toyota Crown.

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. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Crown 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 2000 Toyota Crown
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model Debonair Crown
Year Released 1980 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2554 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 111 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm


 

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