2008 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 30 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (172 Nm @ 4 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 2008 BMW 330 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. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | 330 | Celeste |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |