1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corolla | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
