2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 728 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Carina. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Soarer | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Soarer | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
