1975 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 7 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 155 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1982 Nissan Laurel 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. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Celeste | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
