1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (188 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
