1989 Dodge Colt vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1989 Dodge Colt and 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Colt. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 Dodge Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Colt. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Colt | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Colt | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
