2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Debonair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
