2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Exige | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 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 | 189 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
