1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP) has 222 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
