1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 17 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 200 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Sapporo | Passat |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |