1982 Holden Camira vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Camira would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1982 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Camira | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camira | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
