1977 BMW 528 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1980 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 528 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
