2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 228 kg more than 1982 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Camaro | Starion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1185 kg |
