1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 9 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Because 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1987 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Skylark | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Skylark | Celeste |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |