1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1200 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
