2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 25 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 599 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
