2003 Honda Pilot vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 28 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 199 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, 2003 Honda Pilot, 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
