1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, both 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo and 1987 Opel Senator were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 216 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. 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 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1987 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Sapporo | Senator |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
