1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
