1959 Renault Dauphine vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 278 kg more than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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