1977 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 335 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Celeste | Crown |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
