2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (172 Nm @ 4 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Roadster | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
