1978 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1978 Austin Princess and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Austin Princess weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Because 1978 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 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Austin Princess, 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. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Austin Princess | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Princess | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |