1968 Dodge Coronet 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 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 255 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.

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