1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
