1984 Renault 11 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 11 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1321 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 11 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 11 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2893 mm |
