1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 930 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan, 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, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (235 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
