1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 114 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, 2003 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Sapporo | Altea |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
