1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 142 kg more than 1989 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 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
