1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | Giulietta | Starion |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1125 kg |