1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 12 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 2000 Toyota Caserta 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 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 189 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 2000 Toyota Caserta 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. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Starion | Caserta |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 936 kg |