1991 Plymouth Colt vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Plymouth Colt would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1991 Plymouth Colt. (91 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1991 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1256 kg more than 1991 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Plymouth Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Plymouth Colt | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colt | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2893 mm |
