1991 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 320 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
