2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tipper has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tipper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tipper 1984 Mitsubishi Debonair
Make Hyundai Mitsubishi
Model Tipper Debonair
Year Released 2006 1984
Engine Size 2607 cc 2555 cc
Horse Power 83 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2700 mm


 

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