1989 Dodge Spirit vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1989 Dodge Spirit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 4 kg more than 1989 Dodge Spirit.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Spirit | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Spirit | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
