1978 Peugeot 305 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 305. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 305 would be higher. At 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.

Because 1979 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 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.

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