1984 Toyota Soarer vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 188 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Soarer | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Soarer | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
