2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 13 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 565 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Marauder | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Marauder | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
