1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Sapporo | 504 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
