1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (133 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 910 kg more than 1978 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 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cordoba | Celeste |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |