1980 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 14 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 254 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (145 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
Model | Sigma | Prowler |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |