2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma. (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lucerne | Sigma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
