1977 Buick Regal vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 595 kg more than 1982 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. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 1982 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Regal | Celeste |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |