1986 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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