1990 Plymouth Laser vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Laser would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 224 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Laser | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laser | Touran |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
