1973 Toyota Corona vs. 1976 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Toyota Corona | 1976 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corona | 181 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |