2005 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2005 Citroen C5 is newer by 15 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 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C5 | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
