1985 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 27 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Debonair | Armada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3129 mm |
