2004 Volkswagen Touran vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 241 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volkswagen Touran | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Touran | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
