2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1985 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Elise | Sigma |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |