1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 402 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW F 93 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | DKW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | F 93 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
