1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sports | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 4172 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2860 mm |
