1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 17 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 546 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Sapporo | Musso |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
