1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, both 1991 Caterham Super 7 and 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Super 7 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
