1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 194 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tempra | Touran |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
