1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1081 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Toyota Corona 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Corona Touareg
Year Released 1980 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 68 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 2137 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4795 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2893 mm


 

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