1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1987 Tatra T613
To start off, 1987 Tatra T613 is newer by 9 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1987 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1987 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1987 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tatra |
| Model | Celeste | T613 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2990 mm |
