1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 64 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 470 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
