1993 Toyota Previa vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 15 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 705 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Toyota Previa | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Previa | Celeste |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2438 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |