1979 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,410 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Celeste | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1410 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |