1990 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 295 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
