1992 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 796 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix. (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Prix | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3127 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |
