1987 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1987 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.

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