1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 522 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
