1980 Nissan Violet 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 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet. 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Violet | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Violet | Starion |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1185 kg |