1979 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste and 1979 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Celeste | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1410 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |