1964 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Porsche 911 | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Porsche | Mitsubishi |
Model | 911 | Sigma |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |