1965 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 576 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Riviera | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Riviera | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6966 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
