1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 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 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Suburban | Celeste |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |