1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1975 Volvo 264

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 264 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 264 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 264 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1988 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, 1975 Volvo 264 (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 264 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

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