2005 Volkswagen Microbus vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 810 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Microbus has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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