1987 BMW 750 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 444 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 100 L |
