2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Because 1984 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 1984 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta, 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, 1984 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Barchetta | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Barchetta | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |