1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 400 | Sigma |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |