1985 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1985 Opel Kadett and 1985 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 326 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
