1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
