2007 BMW 116 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 29 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 116 | Celeste |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |