1981 Toyota Soarer vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 32 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Soarer | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Soarer | Venza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2759 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
