1995 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 830 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Range Rover | Debonair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |