1992 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (207 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 164 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
