1957 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1978 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Buick 40 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
Make Buick Mitsubishi
Model 40 Celeste
Year Released 1957 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1410 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 248 HP 74 HP
Torque 515 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1795 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2350 mm