1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 600 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
| Model | Sapporo | Safari |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
