1984 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1986 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1986 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Debonair | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |