1994 Honda NSX vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 5 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 50 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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
