1969 Toyota Corona vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Toyota Corona | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1831 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
