1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
| Model | Sapporo | GTC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
