1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 160 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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 | 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
Model | Sapporo | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1256 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 | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |