2005 Honda Element vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Honda Element is newer by 24 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Element weights approximately 450 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.
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, 2005 Honda Element, 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, 2005 Honda Element (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
