1992 Subaru SVX 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 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 687 kg more than 1992 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (265 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Subaru SVX | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | SVX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
