2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 11 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 325 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B3 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
