2003 Toyota Will vs. 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 615 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Will | 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Will | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
