1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, both 1975 Toyota Corona and 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Toyota Corona 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Corona Scirocco
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 84 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.2:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2400 mm


 

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