Opel Calibra 1993 vs Toyota Celica 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Toyota Celica. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.8 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Calibra consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Calibra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Calibra is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Calibra has 20 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Celica. This could mean that the Opel Calibra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Celica, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 7800 | |
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