1977 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, both 1977 Volkswagen Golf and 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen Golf. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 110 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen Golf. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen Golf. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1977 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1977 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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