1984 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 2001 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 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, 2001 Vauxhall Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 2001 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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