1950 Austin A135 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A135 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |