1972 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC, 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Corona | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | CC |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1705 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
