1971 Buick Riviera 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 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Riviera | Celeste |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |