1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 4,920 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Fiat Campagnola 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Campagnola Touareg
Year Released 1959 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 4920 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 38 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 81.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 20.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1290 kg 2642 kg
Vehicle Length 3650 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2860 mm


 

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