1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Morris |
| Model | Celeste | Minor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2190 mm |
