1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corvette | Celeste |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |