2005 Honda Life vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Sigma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
