1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 32 kg more than 1976 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
Model | GT | Celeste |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |