1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Appia | Celeste |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |