1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 282 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Because 1968 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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, 1968 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Toyota Corona | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1858 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
