1974 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Volkswagen Passat | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Passat | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
