1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 20 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 20 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
