1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 440 kg more than 1985 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Corvette | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
