1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 103 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJR | 1979 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | XJR | Debonair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3979 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |