1982 Toyota Celica vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 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 2,563 cc, 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 75 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Celica | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
