1959 Jaguar MK II 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 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 615 kg more than 1978 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK II has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | MK II | Celeste |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 334 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |