1980 TVR Tasmin 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 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 238 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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 TVR Tasmin (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1980 TVR Tasmin has manual transmission. 1980 TVR Tasmin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 TVR Tasmin | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Tasmin | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1017 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
