2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
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 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |