1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 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.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Starion | 911 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1175 kg |