1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 22 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Sapporo | Forte |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
