1979 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
Model | Celeste | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1410 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |