1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seville | Sigma |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 117 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |