1995 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1977 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 330 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
