1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla 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:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corolla | Sigma |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |