1979 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
