1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mirada | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
