1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, both 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo and 1979 Opel Ascona were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 26 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Sapporo | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
