1997 BMW 850 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | Starion |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 251 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |