1960 Triumph Herald vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald 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 39 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 170 kg more than 1960 Triumph Herald. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Triumph Herald | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Triumph | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Herald | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2350 mm |
