1985 Opel Kadett vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 402 kg more than 1985 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Opel Kadett | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Celica |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |