2008 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1984 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 525 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
