1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1999 Porsche 911

To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (350 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

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