1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Sapporo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
