2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma

To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 990 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (145 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Land Rover Discovery 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Discovery Sigma
Year Released 2001 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3950 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 181 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 341 Nm 145 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2020 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2520 mm


 

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