1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 302 kg more than 1978 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 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Kadett | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
