1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Caprice and 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caprice | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
