1959 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 1500 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |