1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1275 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Starion | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2400 kg |
