1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.

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