2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 28 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 860 kg more than 1980 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 Chevrolet Lumina (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1980 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Lumina | Celeste |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1410 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 531 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |