2007 Honda Element vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 26 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 701 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, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
