1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 760 kg more than 1979 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 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caprice | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |
