1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corvette | Sigma |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 117 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |