1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sapporo | 164 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
