2007 BMW 650 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 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 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 650 | Celeste |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |