1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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, 1970 Lotus Seven (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seven | Celeste |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |