1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1978 Buick Century

To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 305 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

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