1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 110 | Starion |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1125 kg |