1995 Porsche 968 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 14 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 968 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Porsche | Toyota |
Model | 968 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |