IJN Torpedoes: Kageros vs. Shiratsuyus

Why is it that the Kagero and Shiratsuyu class destroyers torpedo outfits differ in terms of game rules, even though they were the same number and type of turrets in real life? i.e. each had 2 quad mount Type 92 launchers, and the Kagero has 4 Port/Starbord Torps, and the Shiratsuyu has 4 Port and 4 Starbord Torps.

Is one incorrect, or is there a game balance issue that is being corrected here?
 
Yes, but the change from Port/Starbord to Port and Starbord effectively doubles the Shiratsuyu's firepower. Run a Shiratsuyu between two ships, and it can fire 8 Long Lances in a turn. Fire one side then Come About! the next turn (140 deg max), and you can avoid the Slow Firing. It simply makes the earlier Shiratsuyu a better choice than the Kagero from a game mechanics standpoint.
 
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