2009 BMW 550 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Starion.

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