1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 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 60 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Abarth | Mitsubishi |
Model | 700 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 3480 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |