1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 24 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 832 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Sapporo | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
