1982 Toyota Soarer vs. 2002 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2002 Holden Monaro is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Monaro weights approximately 422 kg more than 1982 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, 2002 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 2002 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Soarer | 2002 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Soarer | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
