2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 702 kg more than 1985 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1882 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
