1958 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Princess | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 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 | 119 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2610 mm |
