2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Fiat Doblo is newer by 27 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 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2008 Fiat Doblo, 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 (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Doblo | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
