1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1975 Alpine A 442 and 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 442 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:
| 1975 Alpine A 442 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 442 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 930 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
