1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, both 1982 Fiat Vivace and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 375 kg more than 1982 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Vivace.

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