1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Suburban | Sigma |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |