1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 277 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.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Camaro | Celeste |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |