1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 585 kg more than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.

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