2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 645 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | CTS-V | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
