1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1490 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Express | Celeste |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2350 mm |