1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude 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 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 1 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1319 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
