2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Exige | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
