1991 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 13 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, 1991 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1991 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 320 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 320 | Celeste |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |