1992 Renault Alpine vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1992 Renault Alpine is newer by 6 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), 1992 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Alpine (251 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault Alpine weights approximately 238 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, 1992 Renault Alpine (351 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Alpine | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
