1975 Nissan Violet 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 Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Violet | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Violet | Sigma |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |