1982 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sigma | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
