1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 333 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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 (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Elite | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
