1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
