1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1978 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,093 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (49 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 1964 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 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 1978 Volkswagen Polo (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 1978 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | Polo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |
