1984 Bitter SC vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 5 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Bitter | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SC | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
