1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Kadett | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |