1982 Toyota Soarer vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 28 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 2010 Infiniti M 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. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Soarer | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
| Model | Soarer | M |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
