1990 Renault Alpine 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 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 Renault Alpine. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Renault Alpine | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Alpine | Touareg |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |