1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 866 kg more than 1981 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Riviera | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
