1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 25 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 261 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Mitsubishi Starion 2013 Lotus Evora
Make Mitsubishi Lotus
Model Starion Evora
Year Released 1988 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 102 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1386 kg


 

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