1980 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (145 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 1980 Buick Electra 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. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Starion |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
