1972 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 797 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 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Impala | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
