1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 1100 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
