1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 395 kg more than 1982 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aspen | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
