1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 825 kg more than 1975 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 300S | Celeste |
Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |