1983 Volkswagen Golf vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1983 Volkswagen Golf and 1983 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 265 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (125 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1983 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1983 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Volkswagen Golf | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Golf | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |