1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 250 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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 Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 8V | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 8V | Soarer |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 75 L |