1979 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
