1997 BMW 850 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1982 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1982 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |