2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 21 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 141 kg more than 1988 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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| 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 | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
