1970 Riley 4 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Riley | Mitsubishi |
Model | 4 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |