1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 95 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Mitsubishi Celeste 1990 Renault Laguna
Make Mitsubishi Renault
Model Celeste Laguna
Year Released 1978 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1410 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 87 HP
Torque 118 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1005 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2550 mm


 

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