2009 Mini Cooper vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 17 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 1992 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cooper | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
