1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 304 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Esprit | Celeste |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1219 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |