1995 Volkswagen Parati vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Parati is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Parati (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Parati.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Parati, 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, 1995 Volkswagen Parati (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1995 Volkswagen Parati has manual transmission. 1995 Volkswagen Parati will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volkswagen Parati | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Parati | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
