2003 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2003 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 136 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, 2003 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
