1986 Honda Civic vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 420 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
