1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 124 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |