1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1955 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 450 kg more than 1955 Porsche 550 A.
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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1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1955 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Sapporo | 550 A |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |