2004 Xedos 9 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 23 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Xedos 9 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Xedos | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
