1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Appia | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
