1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |
