1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 42 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV6 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
