1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1982 Mitsubishi Starion and 1982 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Starion | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
