2001 Kia Sportage vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2001 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 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 1 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sportage weights approximately 137 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Sportage | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
