1974 Mazda 929 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 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 929 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 40 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 929.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 929 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 929 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
