1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 19 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 122 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Sapporo | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3140 mm |
