1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Toyota | SsangYong |
| Model | Starlet | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
