1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1955 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morgan 4 would be higher. 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 94 more horse power than 1955 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1955 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 670 kg more than 1955 Morgan 4. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1955 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morgan |
| Model | Sapporo | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
