1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1984 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1984 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 131 | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 131 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
