1980 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, both 1980 Vauxhall Chevette and 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (145 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Vauxhall Chevette | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Vauxhall | Mitsubishi |
Model | Chevette | Sigma |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |