1967 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
