1992 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, both 1992 Donkervoort D8 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 670 kg more than 1992 Donkervoort D8.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Donkervoort D8 (291 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Donkervoort D8 | 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Mitsubishi |
| Model | D8 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
