1975 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 320 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, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Celeste | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
