1990 BMW M3 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
