1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 182 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Sapporo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2639 mm |
