1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 462 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Dart has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Dart 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:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dart | Celeste |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |