1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1967 Volvo 120

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 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) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 111 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.

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