2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GT 1 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
