1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 756 kg more than 1990 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Centurion | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
