1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo and 1978 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
Model | Sapporo | 626 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |