2007 BMW 550 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1980 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 550 | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
