1978 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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. Both 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste and 1997 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Celeste | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
