2008 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1985 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 525 | Debonair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |