1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Crown | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Crown | Sigma |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |