1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Avanti | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Avanti | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
