1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1978 Chevrolet El Camino and 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | El Camino | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |