2006 GMC Savana vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Savana | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2610 mm |
