1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 407 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
