1988 Volkswagen Corrado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 468 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corrado | Touran |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
