1981 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Avanti |
| Model | Sigma | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
