1982 Opel Senator vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1982 Opel Senator is newer by 3 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Senator weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Opel Senator | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Opel | Mitsubishi |
Model | Senator | Celeste |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |