1979 Mitsubishi Celeste vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 420 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1994 Nissan Laurel 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. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Celeste | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1410 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
