1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 310 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |