1977 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 6 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4932 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
