1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 179 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |