1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (100 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.

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