1950 Austin A135 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A135 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
