1977 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 33 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 610 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, 2010 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Celeste | 125 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
