1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Silvia | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Silvia | Celeste |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |