1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corolla | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
