1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale is newer by 10 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale (315 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer.

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 Maserati Barchetta Straale (373 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm). This means 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale has manual transmission. 1991 Maserati Barchetta Straale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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