1974 Holden Torana vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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, 1974 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.

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