2002 Honda Torneo vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 21 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Honda Torneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Toyota Soarer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Torneo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (172 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Torneo. (149 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Torneo. 2002 Honda Torneo has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Torneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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