1951 Riley RM A vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1951 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1951 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Riley RM A | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Riley | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RM A | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
