2010 GMC Savana vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1976 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste. (117 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 1976 Mitsubishi Celeste | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Savana | Celeste |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2350 mm |
