1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Austin A 90 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 90 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
