1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (116 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
