1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 350 kg more than 1991 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
