1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo

To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 859 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.

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 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Mitsubishi Starion 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
Make Mitsubishi Maserati
Model Starion Gran Turismo
Year Released 1988 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 102 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1984 kg


 

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