2000 Mercury Tracer vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Tracer | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracer | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
