1980 Pontiac Lemans 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 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans 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 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac Lemans | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Lemans | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
