2000 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 732 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 784 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotec C 1000 | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Lotec | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C 1000 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
