1981 Toyota Soarer vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Toyota Soarer 1985 Toyota Soarer
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Soarer Soarer
Year Released 1981 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2759 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 157 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm


 

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