2009 Dodge Durango vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (340 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (380 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Durango | 1990 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Durango | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5699 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
