1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Silvia | Sigma |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |