1978 Mazda 818 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 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 818 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 Mazda 818 | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 818 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
