2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 246 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 1983 Toyota Soarer
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Condor Soarer
Year Released 2001 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 158 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1426 kg 1180 kg
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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