2011 Nissan Armada vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 30 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1245 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Armada | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2425 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
