1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1980 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Ferrari 308 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
Make Ferrari Mitsubishi
Model 308 Celeste
Year Released 1981 1980
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 1410 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 74 HP
Torque 260 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 910 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2350 mm


 

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