1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
