1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 16 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 980 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, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
