1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (111 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | Celeste |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |