1985 Toyota Soarer vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. Both 1985 Toyota Soarer and 1968 Toyota 2000GT are equipped with a 1,988 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Soarer | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Soarer | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
