1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
