1976 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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