1992 Innocenti Koral vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Innocenti Koral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Innocenti Koral would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Innocenti Koral. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca should accelerate faster than 1992 Innocenti Koral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Innocenti Koral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Volkswagen Fusca 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 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Innocenti Koral, 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, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Innocenti Koral. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Innocenti Koral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Innocenti Koral | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Koral | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2410 mm |
