2006 Honda Pilot vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 198 kg more than 1987 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
