1987 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Charade and 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 538 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charade | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Charade | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
