1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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.
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1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Sapporo | 181 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |