1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 740 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2140 mm |
