1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Starion | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1179 kg |
