1983 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1993 Porsche 911

To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1983 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion.

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