1971 Chrysler Charger 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 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 525 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 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Charger | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
