1975 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 665 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Rover P5B (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Celeste | P5B |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2820 mm |
