1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Express | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |