1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma

To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Caprice and 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 665 kg more than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma.

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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (152 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Caprice Sigma
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 94 HP
Torque 346 Nm 152 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2520 mm


 

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