2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 29 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 299 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.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Patrol | Sigma |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |