1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quattro | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
