1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (145 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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 (251 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla 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. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Starion | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
