1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 325 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat Dino 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:
1969 Fiat Dino | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Dino | Celeste |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |