1989 Honda Integra vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1989 Honda Integra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 172 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra, 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, 1986 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra. 1986 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Integra has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Honda Integra | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Integra | Soarer |
Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |