1987 Nissan Prairie vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 355 kg more than 1987 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Prairie. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Prairie | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prairie | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
