1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corolla | Sigma |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |