1977 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1793 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Celeste | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1439 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
