1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre is newer by 18 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 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (188 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 1998 Isuzu Hombre has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Hombre | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
