1974 Rover 3.5 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1979 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Rover 3.5 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | 3.5 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 276 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2350 mm |