1971 Fiat Dino 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 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 215 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, 1971 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dino | Starion |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1185 kg |