1982 Honda Ballade vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, both 1982 Honda Ballade 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) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Honda Ballade. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 Honda Ballade. 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 Honda Ballade, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Ballade. (109 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Ballade. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has automatic transmission and 1982 Honda Ballade has manual transmission. 1982 Honda Ballade 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.

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