1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 53 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Sapporo | Serena |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
