1979 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 320 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.
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1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | Celeste | 403 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1410 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 55 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |