1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (121 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Tipo | Soarer |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1927 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |