1979 Toyota Corona vs. 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. Both 1979 Toyota Corona and 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corona | 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Corona | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |