2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 27 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rainier | Celeste |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |