1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo and 1989 Volvo 440 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 37 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 440. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 Volvo 440. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 440. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Sapporo | 440 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
