1974 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,724 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 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 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1974 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1974 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Sunbeam Alpine | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Sunbeam | Mitsubishi |
Model | Alpine | Celeste |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1724 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |