1991 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Achieva | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
