1973 Fiat 132 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 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 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 12 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 132 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
