1980 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1968 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morgan 4 would be higher. Both 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma and 1968 Morgan 4 are equipped with a 1,597 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Morgan 4.
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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1968 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Sigma | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
