1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Sapporo | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
