1987 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1987 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair and 1987 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair and 1987 Vauxhall Astra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 440 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Astra.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Mitsubishi Debonair | 1987 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
Model | Debonair | Astra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |