1995 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 188 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord, 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (131 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Accord Celeste
Year Released 1995 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2156 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 198 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1118 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1350 mm


 

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