1972 Toyota Corolla vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 K 70 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Corolla | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
