1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Golf.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1988 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sapporo | Golf |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
