1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 100 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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:
1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Sapporo | Carina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |