2008 Honda Accord vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
