1977 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 35 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1485 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2012 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
Model | Celeste | Express |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3429 mm |