1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano

To start off, 1989 Nissan Terrano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 630 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Nissan Terrano (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.

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