1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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. Both 1988 Mitsubishi Starion and 1997 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 135 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

Because 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.

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