1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 168 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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 (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |
