1986 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 543 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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