1977 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Celeste | 265 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
