1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, both 1985 Honda Prelude 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
