1980 Toyota Cressida vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 1980 Toyota Cressida. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Toyota Cressida | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Cressida | Touran |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |