1963 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Seven | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seven | Celeste |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |