2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 15 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 724 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Extreme | Soarer |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2670 mm |