2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1987 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Exige | Starion |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 780 kg | 1125 kg |