1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan is newer by 7 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 385 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Caravan (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caravan | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
