1975 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 234 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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Celeste | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |