1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Alpine | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 310 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
