1993 Honda NSX vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1985 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Starion |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1125 kg |
