1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
