1980 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Sigma | 505 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2554 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
