1967 Triumph 2000 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1967 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph 2000 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | 2000 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
