1978 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 28 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Marina | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |