1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 20 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 70 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Sapporo | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
