1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Camaro | Soarer |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |