1984 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 4 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 665 kg more than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1988 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1988 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Westfield |
| Model | Debonair | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
