1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 23 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.

Because 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera 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.

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