1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 220 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 950 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2350 mm |
