1976 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 172 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Because 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Celeste | Santana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |