2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1643 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tahoe | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2350 mm |
