1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-7 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
