1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 3-Litre | Starion |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1185 kg |
