2002 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 246 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Honda Accord (264 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
