1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Triumph |
Model | Celeste | TR7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |