1973 Toyota Corona vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 35 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 2,252 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 217 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | Touran |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2252 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
