2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP) has 327 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2007 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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