1989 Toyota Lexcen vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Toyota Lexcen | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Lexcen | Soarer |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |