1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 360 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Debonair | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |