2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 20 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 855 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
