1941 Fiat 500 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1941 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1941 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1675 kg more than 1941 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1941 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1941 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1941 Fiat 500 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1941 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |