1976 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | 131 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |