1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 2011 Peugeot iOn

To start off, 2011 Peugeot iOn is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Peugeot iOn. 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, 2011 Peugeot iOn (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

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