1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 240 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |