1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 154 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. 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 1990 Bentley Turbo. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Turbo | Touareg |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2893 mm |