1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99.
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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 99 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |