1958 Willys-Overland Rural vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 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, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rural | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
