2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 31 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 930 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.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 1975 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XKR | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
