1960 Toyota Corona vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 588 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Toyota Corona 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 1960 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Corona | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | Golf |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
