1991 Alpine A 610 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1991 Alpine A 610 is newer by 5 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1986 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, 1991 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Soarer. 1986 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1991 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1991 Alpine A 610 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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