1978 BMW B7 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (152 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | B7 | Sigma |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |