1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Mitsubishi Debonair 1989 Porsche 911
Make Mitsubishi Porsche
Model Debonair 911
Year Released 1985 1989
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2555 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 112 HP 0 HP
Torque 206 Nm 854 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2110 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2500 mm


 

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