1984 Innocenti 990 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1984 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1542 kg more than 1984 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Innocenti 990. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Innocenti 990. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1984 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1984 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Innocenti 990 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
Model | 990 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2893 mm |