1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima is newer by 16 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (260 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 149 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, 2006 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Sapporo | Altima |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
