1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 407 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
