1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 411 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |