2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 1979 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
Model | 7 | Celeste |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |