2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 28 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 30 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 180 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo, 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Bravo | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |