1986 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 8 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 316 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 316 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |