1971 Holden Torana vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
Model | Torana | Celeste |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |