1980 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1980 Triumph TR8
To start off, both 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma and 1980 Triumph TR8 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR8 (138 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR8.
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 Triumph TR8 (224 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (145 Nm). This means 1980 Triumph TR8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1980 Triumph TR8 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
| Model | Sigma | TR8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
