1988 Volkswagen Polo vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Polo. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 500 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Crown 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 1984 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Polo. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Polo. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1988 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 1988 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Volkswagen Polo | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
Model | Polo | Crown |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1043 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |