1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1978 Citroen Visa 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 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Citroen Visa, 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Visa | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 86 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |