1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 220 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |