1984 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Sigma | 911 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
