1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corolla | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
