1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 712 kg more than 1976 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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1986 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1986 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Jaguar XJS | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
Model | XJS | Celeste |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |