1980 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (188 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Sigma | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |