1979 Lada S vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, both 1979 Lada S and 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada S weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1979 Lada S has manual transmission. 1979 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Lada S | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | S | Celeste |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |