1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, both 1991 Citroen ZX and 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1991 Citroen ZX and 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 365 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX. 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, 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1991 Citroen ZX has manual transmission. 1991 Citroen ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Citroen ZX 1991 Mitsubishi Debonair
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model ZX Debonair
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 71 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1450 mm


 

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