2000 Lexus IS vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Lexus IS is newer by 19 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus IS weights approximately 95 kg more 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lexus IS | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Lexus | Toyota |
Model | IS | Soarer |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |