2005 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 280 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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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