2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 617 kg more than 1988 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lexus Minority Report | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Minority Report | Starion |
Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1125 kg |