1993 Mitsubishi Sigma vs. 1993 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma and 1993 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Maxima. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 156 kg more than 1993 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Maxima (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | 1993 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Sigma | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
