1983 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1973 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.

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