1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste and 1978 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Celeste | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |