1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona 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 53 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Celeste | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
