1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | AMC | Mitsubishi |
Model | Hornet | Starion |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 414 Nm | 251 Nm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |