1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 500 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |