2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
