2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1130 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.
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 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 2009 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 157 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
