1983 Toyota Celica vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
