1992 BMW 332 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 810 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 332 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
