1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Sapporo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
