1990 Mitsubishi Debonair vs. 1997 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica. 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Celica. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Celica 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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