1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 850 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
