2001 Honda City vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | City | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
