1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 8 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 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Cefiro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 305 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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Starion | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1430 kg |