1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 871 kg more than 1988 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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lagonda | Starion |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1125 kg |
