1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mistral | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
