1977 Holden Sunbird vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 35 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Sunbird | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sunbird | Starion |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1125 kg |
