1988 Lancia Hit vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Hit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Hit would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Hit. (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Hit. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Hit. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Hit has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Hit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hit | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
