1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 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 72 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 850 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |