1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Starion | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1375 kg |
