1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corvette | Celeste |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |