1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona 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 94 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 360 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Corona |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
