2008 Kia Cerato vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cerato weights approximately 144 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Because 1980 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cerato | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Cerato | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |