1994 Kia Sephia vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Kia Sephia 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 156 more horse power than 1994 Kia Sephia. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1994 Kia Sephia. 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 1994 Kia Sephia. 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Kia Sephia | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sephia | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
