1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 (145 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1973 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1973 Peugeot 504 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:
1973 Peugeot 504 | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Peugeot | Mitsubishi |
Model | 504 | Sigma |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |