1974 Toyota Corona vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touran (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 288 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 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 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corona | 2005 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corona | Touran |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
