1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1989 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo and 1989 Nissan Micra 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 78 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 655 kg more than 1989 Nissan Micra. 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 1989 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1989 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Sapporo | Micra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
