1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 865 kg more than 1987 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | V8 Vantage | Starion |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1990 kg | 1125 kg |