1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1989 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 205 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 83 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1989 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Sapporo | 205 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
