1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Reliant Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Reliant Regal 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 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
| Model | Sapporo | Regal |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1940 mm |
