1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mercury |
Model | Sapporo | Milan |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2728 mm |