1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 16 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvair has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corvair | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |